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During this time of year, weekends are for two things: college football (Geaux Tigers) and streaming whatever is up next on my watch list. I won’t lie, though. Most of my weekends are spent consuming content, and I love it. How else am I going to bring you such awesome recommendations?

I've been using Netflix for more than a decade, so it's safe to say I've watched much of its catalog. It means I've seen some of the best TV shows ever created, but also that I've sat through my fair share of duds. I'm not getting that time back, so let me save you from making the same mistakes.

Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 are really good, and they're better every year thanks to Google supporting them with new updates and features every so often. Now, the latest batch of Pixel Buds Pro 2 features is rolling out, and it's looking good.

OnePlus phones remain popular, even if they might not have the same weight they did before. If you happen to have a OnePlus phone, you'll want to know about this vulnerability—and while a fix is on the way, you should continue to be careful while it lands.

Google is far and away the most dominant search engine on the planet, with an enormous share of the search engine market. Just because Google search is dominant, however, doesn't mean it's necessarily good. In fact, the opposite is true; the quality of Google search has been getting worse and worse, and it's possible to identify the moment when it all went wrong.

Just installed Linux on an old PC and want to know how to you can make the most of it? Or maybe you want to do more in the terminal? I've gathered some free and open source software for Linux that's worth an install this weekend.

AI is slowly becoming integral to many operating systems, including Windows. Copilot and Windows Recall are two of the main AI features available on Windows PCs. But what if you want your Windows computer to be free of these AI features? In that case, you can use Flyoobe to install Windows 11 without any AI components.

You'd be forgiven for not knowing it, but Nothing had a budget sub-brand, CMF, that sold a few budget-friendly products. It will now continue its life as an independent brand, so now we have a new smartphone company.

Grand Tourers on a budget. The more I engage with that question, the more examples I find that could meet that need. (Most of these) cars were built strong in a time to meet strict quality requirements and were built to last. Sure, the clientele demanded high quality cars, but those same buyers have long since moved on. This abandonment means that there are quality-built GTs that still exist out there, some occupying second-hand dealer lots or having been traded in search of a new appreciative owner. One who will breathe new life into them. And in return, be rewarded with a few more years of enjoyment.

If you have ever accidentally signed up for Amazon Prime when checking out, or had a ridiculously hard time trying to cancel, you could be getting some money back soon. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is forcing Amazon to pay members back for the unnecessary difficulties with its memberships.

The latest Blink Mini 2 security camera is now available for an impressive 50% discount. This excellent deal slashes the price to just $20 on Amazon, which is a massive drop from its usual $40 price tag. This low price gives you a new security camera with a built-in spotlight and color night vision.

The Raspberry Pi 500 was the first Pi computer with an integrated keyboard, and now there’s an upgraded model to get excited about. The new Raspberry Pi 500+ has arrived with a higher-quality mechanical keyboard, better internal hardware, and all-important RGB lights.

Amazon is preparing to replace Android with its own custom-built Vega OS on Fire TV devices, and an accidental job posting for a software development manager for Prime Video just leaked it. We've been hearing rumors about this for a while, but it should arrive before the end of the year.

Anker is now offering the Nebula X1 Pro, a high-end rolling cart projector designed for indoor and outdoor venues with screens up to 300 inches. It costs $5,000 and is available for pre-order today.

If you’ve ever felt that the streaming services you’re subscribed to seem to always give you more of the same, you’re not the only one. These platforms use algorithms that serve you content similar to what you’ve already liked. It creates a sort of narrow bubble or loop, which leaves little room for genuine surprise and discovery. Let’s change that, and help you find films you’ll love without the help of an algorithm.

Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook price has dropped by a massive 57%, but it likely won't last long. You can get this Chromebook for just $139.00 at Best Buy, which is a major discount from its original price of $319.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power 2026's best phones, but that won't stop some companies from releasing theirs while this year is not over. Xiaomi is the first company to release a phone powered by Qualcomm's latest chip—meet the Xiaomi 17 series.

I love using keyboard shortcuts when working in Microsoft Excel, as they help me speed up my workflow and prevent me from having to alternate between my keyboard and mouse. One group of keys I find more useful than most is the Arrow keys. Here's what they can do.

The clock is ticking on Windows 10. We're less than a month away from the operating system's official EOL date on October 14th, after which point, unless you're eligible for extended updates, you'll stop getting security updates unless they're absolutely critical. Now, some regions are eligible for at least an extra year of updates, but probably not you.

The Toyota Corolla is still holding its own in today’s car market—even against the wave of crossovers and SUVs. It’s affordable, reliable, and efficient—all the things people expect from a Corolla.